RUMOURS have persisted a Coles is on the horizon for Mansfield with the Foodworks on High Street the purported new location.

Mansfield Foodworks have confirmed there is no substance to the rumour, with the store remaining independently run by the Reddrop Group.

The rumours have persisted over the past few months, since the accidental posting of a job ad on Seek by the Coles Group.

The ad stipulated the placement was in Mansfield, Victoria rather than Mansfield, Queensland where there actually is a Coles store.

A Coles spokesperson further refuted the rumour.

“At Coles we are constantly evaluating our store network to ensure we are delivering the best shopping experience for our customers,” the spokesperson said.

“We’ll be sure to keep the community informed on any plans for a new supermarket in the Mansfield area.”